Experience in Cairo, Egypt by Mohamed

What is it like to live in Cairo? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

It is one of the largest cities in the whole world. It is really an interesting one. The best thing about it that it never sleeps, as all the shops and stores and even restaurants are open 24H or at least 20H a day so you will not feel lonely or bored. We have many variety of hangouts from siteseeing to nature to some incredible monuments. At the same time if you would like to enjoy the beauty you better visit "Dahab and Taba" in Sainai. There you will find the best camps and diving ever in the blue hole.

But take care of the sun in the sunmer. The best time to visit us starts is any month except June to end of August (unless you are sun lover).

It is safe and a very good shopping hub we have mega shopping malls that have all international brands.

What is the student lifestyle like in Cairo?

It is mainly based on hangouts to some touristic places, and student activities, and sand surfing (like skiing) but on sand, also camping beside some lakes in a small city close to Cairo called "Al Fayom"

How much does it cost to live in Cairo?

Per month you won't pay more than $400 to 450

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Cairo? Is there any advice you can give?

Not at all there are different kinds of accommodation. You can easily and simply use booking.com for Hotels and they are cheap but avoid 2 starts Hotels, they really suck. Also you can find some shared flats on FB or couch surfing but Take care to be a little but close to the centre

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Many oriental Egyptian food and also pasta and pizza (some Italian ones) also grilled food

What places would you recommend visiting in Cairo?

They are many, but If I will do some shortlisting so I would recommend: Moez street, Al Azhar part, the Pyramids, Egyptian National Museum, Al hussein (close to Moez street and Alazhar park) and also Muhammad Ali Citadel

Is it good to eat out in Cairo? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Go to Al sheikh Zayed district in 6th of October governerate and go to 5th Settlement as well

Is the nightlife good in Cairo? Where is good to go?

Al Mohandesin and 5th of Settlement

What advice would you give future students heading to Cairo?

Just enjoy your time there and if you are a girl dont be afraid of people no body can touch you in anyway and use uber for transportation at late night